102nd Arizona Amateur Championship
June 8 - 13, 2026 | Tucson Country Club
Championship Format
36-holes of individual stroke play at gross, cut to the low 64 players for a single elimination Match Play bracket. A tie for the final qualifying spot(s) will result in a hole-by-hole playoff to be held Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. The final two golfers will face off the morning of Saturday, June 13, to determine a champion.
About Tucson Country Club
Established in 1947, Tucson Country Club has been a cornerstone of golf and community in Southern Arizona for nearly eight decades. Originally designed by renowned architect Billy Bell, the course underwent a renovation in 2023 led by architect Mike Gogel. The redesign introduced new tee boxes, expanded green surrounds, and added approximately 500–600 yards to the championship tees.
Unlike the desert-style layouts commonly found in Arizona, Tucson Country Club offers a classic parkland-style experience, featuring tree-lined fairways, subtle green complexes, and a welcoming, flat layout.
Throughout its history, Tucson Country Club has hosted some of the game’s most prestigious amateur competitions, including 19 USGA Championship Qualifiers and eight Arizona Amateur Championships. The club is also closely associated with the legendary Dr. Ed Updegraff, one of the finest amateur golfers to come out of Tucson, who won 27 club championships, as well as four Arizona Amateur Championships, and is honored through the naming of the club’s back-tee markers.
Key holes include the demanding 217-yard par-3 17th, the scenic water-lined 2nd, and the risk-reward par-4s at 14 and 15 which showcase the course’s strategic character. Since 2022, Tucson Country Club has served as the home course for the University of Arizona golf programs, further strengthening its role in the future of golf in Arizona.
Hole-By-Hole
Par 72 | 7,374 yards
Schedule of Play
Stroke Play Qualifying Round (72 Players) — June 8
First Wave — 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Second Wave — 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Stroke Play Qualifying Round (72 Players) — June 9
First Wave — 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Second Wave — 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*Tournament field will be cut to low 64 players after 36 holes*
Round of 64 — June 10
Match Play (64 players) 7:00 a.m. – 11:08 a.m.
Round of 32 / Round of 16 — June 11
Match Play (32 players) 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Match Play (16 players) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Quarter-Final / Semi-Final Round — June 12
Match Play (8 players) 7:00 a.m. – 7:24 a.m.
Match Play (4 players) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Final Match — June 13
Match Play (2 players) 7:00 a.m.
Qualifiers
AZ GOLF hosted four Arizona Amateur Championship qualifiers to help ensure the best golfers Arizona has to offer will be competing in the championship event. Qualifier sites included Aguila Golf Course, McCormick Ranch Golf Club, Papago Golf Club and Randolph North Golf Course.
Championship Field
Field Size: 133 players
Oldest Competitor: Brian Light - 62 years old
Youngest Competitor: Nolan Wilson - 14 years old
Twenty-two players live in the City of Tucson:
(* denotes members of Tucson Country Club)
What the winner receives
An exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, this August. The champion will also earn exemptions into the next 10 Arizona Amateur Championships, including the 2027 championship at The Estancia Club.
Championship History
Established in 1923, the Arizona Amateur Championship features a combination of stroke play and match play to determine the state's top amateur golfer. The tournament carries high stakes for competitive golfers, as the winner earns an automatic exemption into the U.S. Amateur Championship as well as exemptions into the next 10 Arizona Amateur Championships. More recent champions of the event include Kobe Valociek, who won the 101st Championship, and Texas A&M commit Wheaton Ennis, who took home the title at the 100th event. Ken Kellaney holds the most Arizona Amateur Championship titles with five.
About AZ GOLF
Founded in 1923, AZ GOLF is a nonprofit dedicated to serving and advancing the game of golf in Arizona. We engage our community through championships and tournaments, player development, education, and outreach while providing official USGA Handicap Indexes to golfers statewide. With more than 550 member clubs and golfers of all ages and abilities, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive golf community and ensuring the game’s long-term growth and sustainability.